Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2
Volunteer fire suppression and emergency services to the borough of royersford and surrounding communities
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 at a glance
In short: Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 gave $367K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $184K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,000
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $183,500
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $183,500
- Total assets
- $106,322
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Royersford Fire Department ($260K). Together the top 2 received $367K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2024) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royersford Fire Department Royersford, PA | To Support General Operating Costs. | $260,000 |
| Friendship Hook Ladderhose & Ambulance Inc Royersford, PA | To Support General Operating Costs. | $107,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,322 | $755,425 | $734,350 | $367,000 | 2 | $111 |
| 2024 | $85,247 | $690,206 | $693,053 | $330,000 | 2 | $3 |
| 2023 | $53,999 | $618,264 | $706,566 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $142,301 | $835,182 | $793,714 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $100,833 | $775,759 | $741,256 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $66,330 | $345,781 | $345,926 | — | — | — |
About Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2
Based on IRS filings
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Royersford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $367K. Net investment income was $111.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 is led by George Gilliano, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Gilliano
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Schell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $86K (2025)
Elliot Guffey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Keffer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ava Kelsch Appointed
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Dillion
Financial Secretary
Secretary → Financial Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $12K (2025)
Briana Godin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Kevin Kerwin
Fire Cheif
Vice President → Fire Cheif, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Alberico
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Teufel
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jeremy Davis (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 072025
- Former: Kelly Panetta (2020–2024) — Recording Secretary · Filing note: Until 10/2024
- Former: Gary Wezel (2021–2024) — Fire Cheif
- Former: Matt Wagner (2021–2022) — Former Trustee
- Former: William Latch (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jared Weeks (2020) — COO
- Former: Joseph Campbell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lester Seiders (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $86K, to Craig Schell (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2
How much does Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 give each year?
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 gave $367K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $330K across 2 grants.
How large is Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2?
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 reported $106K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $755K.
What is Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2?
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Royersford, PA. It holds $106K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 operate?
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2 has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2's EIN?
Friendship Hook Ladder & Hose Co No 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0604463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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